Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 18 | 35 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 111-102. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.